But now AEDA has issued a statement that suggests Google News completely closing in the country is in fact "not just the closure of another service given its dominant market position." The organisation apparently recognises the move will "undoubtedly have a negative impact on citizens and Spanish businesses."

A spokeswoman for AEDE, Irene Lanzaco, told the Spain Report that the group is not asking Google to take a step back and claims it has always been open to negotiations. Lanzaco argues that "Google has not taken a neutral stance" and also reveals Spain's newspapers have been constantly talking to AEDE.

Google said it would close its Google News service in Spain on Tuesday December 16. It took the decision because a new Spanish law stated the internet had created — amid new opportunities — "real challengers for publishers." Read the full story on Business Insider here.